I think it's not any sort of programme at all. I think viewers tune in, and are hypnotised by the hypnotoad for the entire duration of the programme, so that they can't turn over, and have a subliminal compulsion to tune in again for the next one. That's why the viewing figures are so good. Many British soaps use the same technique, probly. I mean, they must do, mustn't they. Why else would people watch them?

So the Hypnotoad got his own show by hypnotising the network owners in to allowing it, and the show is pretty much him hypnotising the viewers in to watching the next episode? Alright, that does make sense - but what's his motive for wanting a show? Hmmmm... I've just made this a helluva lot more confusing, huh?

Also, I just want to say that Matt Groening should learn hypnotism for the next time he tries to convince Fox to renew Futurama...

An interesting question? While we all know Hypnotoad is all powerful, he seems to want nothing more than people paying attention to him. We have never seen him act so as to harm anyone, he just wants to be hailed. Why take over the solar system, when you can simply have a TV show and have everyone watch you.

Did Bush think of offerring Sadam his own show? IT might have worked.

What makes a good man go neutral? Lust for gold? Power? Or were you just born with a heart full of neutrality?[/b]

Scary thread title. Maybe the Hypnotoad has a bunch of spinoff shows, like "The Hypnotoad Family" or "Cookin' with Hypnotoad." Or "tonight on the Zombie Osbournes, Hypnotoad drops in for a visit. ALL GLORY TO THE HYPNOTOAD."

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